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I went into this movie because I love Shakespeare and Ken's interpretations of him. I was not disappointed. The new context fitted the comedy beautifully. I mean, the comedies all have songs (LLL is no exception)... and the old movie musicals used songs in the exact same way (just stuck in the middle of the action)... it just works. And works surprisingly well, once you give it a chance. The most important thing to remember is that this a *comedy*. It's not supposed to take itself too seriously. From the very first musical number, it's obvious: these guys are just out there having fun. And it's fun and meant to be funny- just look at "The Way You Look Tonight." Yes, you should laugh. But realise that you'll be laughing *with* the movie. The songs aid Shakespeare's words as well. It's hard enough to watch the lovers decide to be apart for a year, but when Ken starts to sing "They Can't Take That Away from Me"... well... I guess all I can say is it works. Don't go to this movie expecting Hamlet or Henry V. That's not what Shakespeare or Ken was going for. It's a comedy. Laugh.
score 9/10
fangirl42 9 July 2002
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